Mealtimes are Happy!
Mealtimes are happy, social occasions for the children. Staff and children enjoy lots of positive interactions.
We are committed to offering children homemade, healthy, nutritious and balanced meals and snacks. Dietary requirements are catered for. Fresh drinking water, milk, fruit and yoghurt are available throughout the day.
We use the ‘eat better, start better’ to plan our menus.
We promote self-help skills by encouraging the children to serve themselves at meal times.
Caring for Every Child at Mealtimes
At Conkers Day Nursery, we’re passionate about providing healthy, balanced meals in a safe and inclusive environment. We cater for a wide range of allergies and dietary requirements by gathering detailed information from parents during enrolment and working closely with healthcare professionals where needed. Each child with an allergy has their own individual care plan, and our staff are trained in food allergy awareness, food hygiene, and paediatric first aid to ensure every mealtime is managed with care.
We operate a strict nut-free policy and follow robust food safety procedures in line with our 5-star food hygiene rating. Our menus are thoughtfully planned with nutritious alternatives so that every child can enjoy delicious, healthy food that supports their growth and wellbeing.
Example Menu
7:30am-8:45am - Breakfast
9:30am - Snack
11:15am - Babies Lunch
11:30am - Toddlers & Preschool Lunch
3:30pm - Tea/Snack Time
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
Breakfast | Toast or a selection of cereals | Toast or a selection of cereals | Toast or a selection of cereals | Toast or a selection of cereals | Toast or a selection of cereals |
Lunch | Shepherd’s pie with seasonal vegetables - Rice pudding | Spaghetti bolognese & garlic bread - Banana and custard | Chicken curry with rice - Fresh fruit salad | Herby salmon pasta bows with broccoli and wholemeal baguette - Soreen Malt Loaf | Hot pot - Selection of fruit and yoghurt |
Tea | Picnic tea | Vegetable soup & bread roll | Homemade pizza on wholemeal pitta bread with a choice of toppings | Scrambled Eggs on Toast | Cheese, crackers and pate |
